I have a few Leupolds and like them all - especially the 4x and 2-7 rimfire scopes. They seem to work extremely well on my rimfires. I also have the 36 on my benchrest gun and that is the "norm" on most of them. I did not have the money to get it boosted like many of the "real" shooters, but for what I was doing (local and informal shoots) it works fine.

Leupolds are NOT cheap - either in cost or quality. If I could find a Leupold and Burris that were the same size (physical) and power, I would probably save some money and buy the Burris.

By far my favorite line of scopes for hunting rifles. The reasons are many.... eye relief, eye box, weight, aesthetics, balance, and proven reliability and ruggedness in the field. For the majority of the hunting I do (aside from hunting feral hogs at night), the optics clarity, brightness, rendition, etc. are more than adequate. I especially like the 3.5-10x40mm as well as the fixed 6x (both 6x36 and 6x42mm) with the Post & Duplex reticle.

I have a few, 4.5 x 14 on 2 guns (AR and my .223 LVSF) the only complaint I have is the zoom ring is very tight. Clarity is awesome, could have done just as well for my purposes with a 3x9 though (except for range work). I would have to say they are my 1st choice in scopes for what I'm willing to spend.

Leupold Scopes are very good scopes. I've had quite a few over the years that I used on my deer rifles. My problem with them was in low or no light conditions. I could see the deer in my binoculars but I couldn't distinguish it with the scope. That's why I like the European scopes .Bob